Senior/Staff Mechanical Engineer

Gatik, the leader in autonomous middle mile logistics, is seeking a Senior or Staff Mechanical Engineer to join their Hardware Integration team. The role involves engineering support structures for sensor stacks, aesthetic covers, and establishing processes for low & medium volume production, with an eye towards high volume production in the future.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading mechanical design & analysis efforts from ideation to drawing release
• Taking ownership of subsystems or complex component assemblies
• Performing FE analyses and detailed calculations
• Championing DFM, DFA & DFS efforts
• Collaborating with the validation team
• Performing tolerance stack-up analysis and using appropriate GD&T strategy
• Working on cooling solutions for sensors & electronic components
• Owning the BOM and working cross-functionally with procurement & manufacturing
• Building and bringing-up prototype vehicles
• Leading, mentoring, and growing the mechanical engineering discipline

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years of experience in designing & analyzing complex mechanical structures
• An engineering degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or equivalent
• Experience in the automotive or transportation sector
• Excellent 3D CAD design & 2D drafting skills (SolidWorks preferred)
• Experience in FE analysis and working in an engineering process environment
• Expertise in creating Aluminum & steel designs, tolerance stacking, and component selection
• Hands-on experience with various tools and fabrication methods

This role requires working onsite 5 days a week at the Mountain View headquarters. Gatik offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomous technology and contribute to revolutionizing the logistics industry.